Stressing that the ongoing Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra is being conducted in accordance with the prescribed ceiling on pilgrim movement as mandated by the Supreme Court, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday said strict adherence to the registration schedule is imperative to ensure the safety, security and convenience of all pilgrims.
Chairing a high-level review meeting to assess the overall management and ground situation of the Yatra, the Lieutenant Governor reviewed pilgrim movement, traffic management, security arrangements, accommodation, registration status and other logistical aspects with senior civil, police and security officials.
The meeting was attended by Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo, Director General of Police Nalin Prabhat and senior officers.
An official spokesman said during the meeting, it was observed that an unusually large number of pilgrims have been arriving without valid registration, which is causing long waiting time for pilgrims to conduct Yatra.
The Lieutenant Governor emphasized that the Yatra is being conducted in accordance with the prescribed ceiling of pilgrim movement on the Yatra tracks, in pursuance of Supreme Court’s orders. Therefore, adherence to the registration schedule is imperative for ensuring the safety, security, and convenience of all pilgrims.
It was reiterated that only pilgrims possessing valid registration for the designated date shall be permitted to proceed on the Tracks leading to the Holy Cave Shrine.
The Lieutenant Governor appealed to the intending unregistered pilgrims to defer their travel for next few days in order to avoid any inconvenience upon reaching Jammu Kashmir.
The administration has, therefore, asked all intending pilgrims to complete the mandatory registration process and obtain a valid Yatra Registration Permit for their allotted date before commencing their journey to Jammu Kashmir. Pilgrims are requested not to travel without confirmed registration, as they shall not be permitted to proceed on the Yatra.
The Lieutenant Governor further reviewed the security and logistic arrangements for the Yatra. He directed all departments and security agencies to keep working in close coordination and to maintain continuous liaison with all stakeholders, including Langar organizations, service providers and other NGOs for a safe, seamless, spiritually enriching and fulfilling Yatra.
